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Active Project

Barrier-free Berd

Artsakhtsi children cozy and smiling under the warmth of blankets donated by Ayo!

(41%)

raised 

$11,292

Category

$27,878

goal

160

beneficiary

Tavush

region

remaining days

Project Goal

The goal of this project is to make the Mardigian Child Protection Center in Berd fully accessible for individuals with disabilities by installing ramps, automatic doors, smart navigation systems, and adapted restrooms so all children and families can access essential services safely, independently, and with dignity.

Project Background

The Mardigian Child Protection Center of the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) provides therapeutic services each year to over 160 children and their families in the Berd community of Tavush. However, the center is not yet fully accessible for individuals with disabilities—whether physical, visual, hearing, or otherwise—forcing many to seek essential care outside the region. This places an added burden on already vulnerable families in this border area. 


To address the gap, FAR’s crowdfunding platform Ayo! has launched an initiative to make the center fully accessible. Funds raised will support the installation of ramps, automatic doors, smart navigation systems, and adapted restrooms—ensuring everyone can access services safely, independently, and with dignity.

Keith & Lori Kayajanian Darling

Mary Burnham

Joyce Hebert

Stephen & Brenda Moran

Bruce N. & Patricia A. Kayajanian

Siran Khachadourian

Rich Ohnikian

Fundraisers Club Armenia

Alan Yoho

Kristina Popova

Paruyr Abrahamyan

Chiraag Galaiya

Gates McCallister

Kelvin Abrokwa-Johnson

Tiffany Martin

Subhankar Ghosh

Caro Smallwood

Angela Liang

Sean OCarroll

Nikta Daijavad

Cheyenne Vandevoorde

Cindy Poole

Anna Bialas

Jesus Cervantes

Erica Lee

Sehar Dedmari

Levon Tadevosyan

Sevan & Keri Topjian

Chris Arguoyan

Levon Altiparmakian

Andersen Legal CJSC

Julia Hachikian

Lisa Akgulian

Riley Kinser

Armen Hadjinian

Hovik Leon

Koruin Vartevan

Rebecca Ohanes

Arin Piramzadian

Michaela Forde

Adam Poole

Khachatur Najaryan

Amaras Zargarian

Vahan Mahdasian

Anahid Kalayjian

Melanie Buchaklian

Armenian Public

St. Gregory the Enlightener Armenian Church

Diran Bohajian

Lusik Aghababyan

Ari Terjanian

Zach Kowalski

Anna Vardanyan

Sarah Stites

Yeprem Kelegian

Kathryn A A. Geyer

Jonathan Campbell

Supporters
57
Partner

FAR

August 14, 2025

Created on:

remaining

$16,586

(41%)

raised 

$11,292

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